1964 Gibson A40 serial number 177356
1964 Gibson A-40
For many of us, our insistence to finally own a Gibson mandolin meant starting at the bottom of the line, and the A40 of the 1960s was the ticket. Gibson A40 #177356 is in excellent original condition, with only a tiny scratch on the bass bout. Here is the f-hole sound in a package that we could all afford, even at the entry level. All in all, there is a lot offered in this humble model. Spruce top with the classic Gibson sunburst finish, mahogany-pressed veneer back and sides, mahogany neck, kluson tuners, dot inlay in ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge and neck. It has a clear, bright sound: the unmistakeable post-war Gibson sound. Intonation and playability is excellent due to a recent Randy Wood set-up. Only $1500, includes original chip-board case and UPS ground shipping in continental US.